×

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION

  • US 20120034876A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2011
  • Published: 02/09/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2010
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An data communication apparatus to be mounted in a vehicle, comprising:

  • a wireless communication unit;

    an authentication data acquisition unit configured to perform an authentication process with a roadside apparatus, through the wireless communication unit, thereby to acquire authentication data showing that the apparatus is authenticated in a specified area of a road;

    a data transmitting/receiving unit configured to transmit and receive information containing the authentication data, to and from the vehicle-mounted apparatus mounted in any other vehicle; and

    a controller configured to control the data transmitting/receiving unit in accordance with the authentication data, causing the data transmitting/receiving unit to transmit and receive data other than the authentication data.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×